Firestrike - Prendergast Uncompromised

What does Brad Prendergast, a beach bum surfer, Jefferson Sainsbury, head of operations, CIA, and Angel, an aggrieved Islamic woman have in common? Answer - Firestrike and the men who have possession. More

Brad Prendergast is into surfing, parties and girls. Work is a necessary evil which he indulges in for short periods to accumulate enough funds to support his leisurely lifestyle. The appearance of a distressed old girlfriend triggers a concerned response. Chloe's new husband, Stefan has mysteriously disappeared while holidaying in Germany.Brad plays the Good Samaritan and steps up to help. An intricate web of lies and deception greets Brad's attempts to unravel the events leading up to Stefan's disappearance. It appears nobody is telling the truth, all knowledge of Stefan's immediate past appears to have been erased.Brad has had previous contact with Jefferson Sainsbury, head of CIA operations. Brad's investigations lead him straight back to the CIA, they are obviously implicated. A reluctant Jefferson is forced to recruit Brad to assist in locating Stefan but he is not about to disclose the true nature of the operation.A top secret mission has gone horribly wrong; Stefan's loss is explained as collateral damage. Brad Prendergast is also highly likely to have his name added to that list. A new Middle East Islamic terrorist group has emerged; they now have possession of the top secret Firestrike. Angel is the code name of an aggrieved Islamic woman. She has been recruited by the CIA to infiltrate the enemy. Brad's close ties with Angel see him thrust deeper into a cauldron of espionage and danger. Time is running out, an operational Firestrike in the hands of the enemy will have catastrophic consequences for the free world.

Ian Welch was born and educated in New Zealand. After briefly studying accountancy and commercial law he turned his attention to agriculture.He started an agricultural contracting business and progressed to owning several livestock farms. His business interests moved on to city based businesses. He has travelled extensively before opting for a quieter lifestyle in the idylic Bay of Islands. Writing has never been on his must do list, it happened more by accident. His first foray into writing came as a contributor to a local publication. Now with time on his hands he sat down to explore this passion. Target -Prendergast Uncovered is his second novel.Writing has suddenly transformed from a hobby into an obsession.